Not sure if I told you this story…
Pre-blog, my cousin D and I helped my Grandma put her dresser together
Somehow the kit didn't have enough nails or maybe we used too many in the wrong place, probably the latter
We needed a couple of more to finish so we went to Ace Hardware
We didn’t want to buy a big amount so I asked a grandpa working there and he said, “how many you need?”
I said, “like 2”
He said, “here” as he put 2 in my hand
I said, “how much?” and he just waved me away
We thanked him and went back to finish the dresser
Small kine shoplifting, yeah?! but we were still thankful
About a couple doors down from Grandma’s apartment was L & L
This is where D & I bought our chicken katsu for dinner.
Our favorite was from Grace’s Inn on Oahu, there used to be one in Waimalu
The sauce at L & L is their version of katsu sauce, it has a little kick
This trip home, it was nice to reconnect with this and that memory
I rediscovered L&L when I moved back to town. I preferred Loco Moco Drive Inn where I use to live. L&L does some things great but not everything. They really have junk fries that need to be cooked extra, extra crispy. I don't like chicken katsu cuz it's too dry but they make a good beef or pork?? one. I use okonomiyaki sauce instead. -N
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've tried Loco Moco Drive Inn, N, will have to try the next time I'm back, take care! Kat
DeleteThat's a nice memory Kat! Truly "lokomaika'i"!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kirk, take care, Kat
Deletei've read several places that said the original L&L on Liliha street makes the best katsu.
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ooh good to know V, thanks! Take care, Kat
DeleteAwwww, cute story!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jalna, Take care, Kat
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